A Nocturnal Delight

New artwork for the spring guild members show at the Elmhurst Art Museum.

May 10th - June 14th, 2013.

"A Nocturnal Delight" - 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas.

Saturday Night Live Tribute - Gallery 1988

Gallery 1988 (west) presents:

IS THIS THING ON #2 

A TRIBUTE TO SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

This is the premiere show at their brand new location. The theme was a secret until the unveiling last night! Go check out all the fabulous art in this show when you get a chance.

Gallery 1988 (west)

7308 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

March 29th - April 20th

"RED TRACK SUIT"

My piece for this show is features recent seasons favorite, Vance, the red track suit dancer from "What's Up With That?" Depicting the crazy fluid movements of Jason Sudeikis -  this piece even showcases the little smoke break he took during this year's Christmas show.

This piece is available exclusively through Gallery 1988 and is a limited run of 20. Each print is signed and titled.

Bears - Circa 1933

I had this image of old-timey bears in my head - something early century, as if they were getting their portrait taken at the bear version of the World's Columbian exhibition. I'm sure junior can hardly wait to get out of that stuffy shirt. Dad likes extra starch.

This piece can be seen on display currently in the winter guild members show at the Elmhurst Art Museum, December 18 - January 18.

Judd Apatow Tribute Show - Gallery 1988

If you are in the LA area and looking for something to do this December - why not check out the Judd Apatow tribute show at Gallery 1988 Melrose. I will have 2 pieces in the show, both inspired by my favorite movie of Judd's creation - Anchorman! Can you wait for the followup film coming in 2013? I sure can't!

A scene from the film that is tough to beat was the animated segment where Ron Burgundy and Veronica Corningstone travel to a world of unicorns and rainbows. Pleasuretown indeed!

"Pleasuretown"

I was also inspired by Brick Tamland's charm, where he was able to somehow avoid deadly mauling and befriend a San Diego Zoo bear.

"Brick Tamland Falls in Love"

Check out all the great artists who have participated in what is sure to be a super exhibit. 

GALLERY 1988: MELROSE

"A Tribute to Judd Apatow"an art show inspired by a comedic producer

Opening Reception: Tuesday, Dec 4, 7-10pm

December 4 - 30, 2012

Update - Cool Links!!!

-- UPROXX show writeup

-- COLLIDER complete show photos

-- Vimeo - Gallery 1988 Judd Apatow Tribute Show

-- An art fan in front of my work at Gallery 1988

The Avengers

"The Avengers" will soon be released on Blu-Ray/DVD and the recent advertising put me in the mood to re-comp my earlier team image into a poster-like split scene of the heroes. I was reading a Joss Whedon article recently and I agree with how he summarizes his film - "I don’t think it’s a perfect movie. I don’t even think it’s a great movie. I think it’s a great time…"

Home Illustration

Here is an illustration of my house which I did for a recent party invitation. Inspired by the wonderful work of Carol Wyatt, I wanted to capture our home with some charming whimsy. Here are a few pics of the actual house for comparison. Some fun facts - it's a Sears home from 1933 - "The Normandy" is the name of the style as it appeared in the catalog. We have some great strung lights in the back of the house which were a definite must to capture for an evening party.

Thanks! Comic Con 2012

Another great con in San Diego this year. Met plenty of great folks - just wish I could have seen the rest of the show a bit more. Thanks to everyone who came by the booth. If there is something you missed out on, just send me an e-mail and I can hook you up with some tasty art.

Hey, and thanks to mental_floss for the kind mention this year - those folks are swell!

Star Wars - Vintage Collecting Art

I got my first star wars figure when I was 7 years old. It must have been in '78 since it was on a card and I didn't get in on the early bird kit. It was R2-D2. My brother got C-3PO.

Right after seeing the movie and before there were Star Wars figures, I dreamed of them. The best I could imagine at the time were rubber bendy versions that matched a beaten up Spiderman I owned. To actually have these figures was the official start to what would be considered "collecting" to me. I needed to have them all.

What really stuck with me was the colorful card-back packaging. The toy package photos, mixed with saturated colors behind the blister where the figure resided made me hang on to the open packages so I could look at the photos and the other toys I wanted on the back. The nostalgia behind these toy memories are some of the most vivid that I can recall from that age.

This new art piece is a fun/macabre statement on collecting. On the left, I have the vivid and colorful memory of the original 12 Kenner Star Wars Figures - with the words "Collect them all!" The purest way I look back on and cherish these figures. On the right, I'm depicting the other side of collecting, where it's all about value and variants, and less about being a kid. This is accompanied with the tag line "Dissect them all". A much less attractive representation of being a collector, and a loss of innocence in the toy itself.

I hope you enjoy - AND, if you will be in San Diego this year for Comic Con, stop by booth F5 and say hi! Let me know which figure was your first.

The Avengers

I saw The Avengers movie again recently and I was inspired to draw up the team. A mix of comic and movie stylings.

Tuna Sammich

The Tuna Sammich cartoon pilot was finally posted by one of my friends online (thanks Ron)! Now all can witness the hijinks of this charming and inquisitive little Sammich. The "Pilot" was created at Startoons back in the late '90s. Here it is in glorious "standard definition" - suitable to the late days of this popular format. This looks like it was transfered from some sort of tape media (since I can pick up on some scan lines). Ugh, so much I'd change nowadays - but nonetheless, most of this animation still looks pretty sweet.  Gotta again thank Jon McClenahan for taking a chance on a young me and a young Phil Gullett and allowing us learn so much by working out this idea from start to finish. If a network liked it - you could have been watching this on your own TV. Tuna Sammich still has a lot of fun potential in my mind. At the very least - it was a blast to make and be part of such a great team of artists. Hope you enjoy!

Tuna Sammich Theme song:

Tuna Sammich... Tuna Sammich!!!

He's only just a man that looks like a Sandwich,

There's really nothing strange a-bout it.

He's got some legs and arms, and some bread for some skin,

He's just like you and me, or your own next of kin.

And, even though he's normal, he came packaged in a can.

He's Tuna Sammich!

All American Maaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!

These Are the Droids You're Looking For

So, the Star Wars Blu-Rays are out and about now - anyone pick them up? I don't yet have a Blu-Ray player, so I'll have to keep watching on DVDs for now.  Preferably the "non-special" editions, back in the days when Dewbacks didn't work right and sand would freeze up R2-D2's robotic mechanisms. I'll take a wolfman in the cantina any day of the week over whetever the heck that thing is that replaced him. Anyways, here's to the days when a real person in a brown hood and 2 lightbulbs inside for eyes was good enough to pass as an alien creature.

Thanks for a great SDCC!!!

Hi everybody. Here is my end of the show "Thanks" to everyone who stopped by booth F5. Your encouragement and kind words really help keep me motivated - I truly appreciate it!  No, I really mean it - I hope I can use all this positive energy for good (I better get the pencils out while it lasts).
I was also humbled by a few nods to my work from io9 and padinga. Those guys are sweet. Of course a big thanks to my art-wizard pal Bob Rissetto for pulling it all together with me (and helping to put down a slice of pizza or two).

I have to mention one of my favorite exhibits this year - the Vintage Star Wars dedication by Bwana Spoons which featured some exceptional interpretations of every figure released between 1978 and 1985.

San Diego Comic Con 2011

Hi everyone! I'm wrapping up the finishing touches on preparations for the Con again this year. Bob and I will be in the same spot (Table F5), meeting and greeting all you wonderful art lovers. This year, I will have a larger selection of prints - some new, and additions based on requests from the Inner Workings and Choke books. Buttons will again be on hand - so get ready to add to your collection! Be sure to stop by and say hi!

I will be at the table Wednesday July 20th (preview night), Then all day Thursday July 21 through Saturday July 23. I will not be there on Sunday.  

Empire Totem

A brave tribe of Bounty Hunters - eternally in search of the Millennium Falcon.

Bacon for President!

Greasing the wheels of progress, Bacon sizzles on the election scene. A delicious candidate that offers more than just empty calories, Bacon will fill your appetite for change. So vote for someone that will finally meat you halfway and won't leave you hungry for more - stuff that ballot box with Bacon!

Modulok Misshap

I created this in hopes that Modulok and Ram Man get figures announced at Comic-Con this year. Crossing my fingers that Mattel will pull through...

Man-E-Faces

Good ol' Man-E-Faces comes out later this year from Mattel. Simply put - can't wait. I always wondered what the other 2 faces did while the one exposed face got to take in all the action. I'm sure it was plenty boring in that head chamber for 66.6% of those faces. Here is a little homage to one of my faves.

Comic Con 2010 - Thanks to everyone!

Another super year in San Diego. I met a ton of great people, and I'm again honored by all the fans that bought my art - I really can't thank you enough. Some items sold out early, so if there is a print you're interested in, just drop me a line. Hope to see you again next year!

San Diego Comic Con 2010

Hey Everyone. It's been a busy year - but I wanted to let you know I'll be back at Comic Con again this year at table F5. I'll mainly be bringing a resupply of prints that sold out last year, and a few new ones - like this second in the "Feathered Friends" series. And for those of you that love to collect buttons - I should have more of those too. See you in about a week!

Masters of the Universe

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a special place in my heart for He-Man and his pals. The brightly colored 80's toys were a favorite of mine in childhood, and I've been collecting the new toys Mattel has been putting out for the last year. Here are a few new paintings inspired by these musclebound goofballs.

Alien for Christmas

Here is the video just in time for Christmas! Enjoy!

Alien for Christmas from Dave Pryor on Vimeo.

Big Movies for Little Kids

Merry Christmas everyone! Another festival update for you. "Alien for Christmas" will be playing at the "Big Movies for Little Kids" festival in Brooklyn NY. Check it out on Monday Dec 7th. at 4pm.

Cobble Hill Cinemas is located at 265 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231(718) 596.9113

Big Movies for Little Kids is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc. (BAC)

Little Big Shots - Sydney Opera House

My speaking engagement at the Sydney Opera House was a delight! The festival directors, Chloe Boulton and Nick Place, were more than gracious and really know how to orchestrate a top notch touring festival. The kids at the screening were treated to an excellent array of films from around the globe. Even though the age range was between 2 and 7, they would have eagerly stayed for more films in the program!

Early morning at the Opera House

The festival was held at "The Studio", one of the more intimate theatres within the Opera house

The crowds lines up - waiting to get in. It was a sold out show.

Interior of the theatre as the audience takes their seats. Many kids filled the space by sitting in the open area in the front of the screen.

Festival Director, Nick Place and Me (Dave Pryor)

The next stop on the Little Big Shots tour is Geelong

Geelong Performing Arts Centre
50 Little Malop Street

Geelong October 03, 2009: 11-11.50am: Big shots, small packages 2 Short films for kids aged 3 to 8 (well, OK, you may have missed this one, but December is still coming up!)

December 02, 2009: 9.30-10.30am: Big shots, small packages 2 Short films for kids aged 3 to 7

"Alien for Christmas" hits Sydney AUS

On September 13, AFC will be playing at the Sydney Opera house as part of the "Little Big Shots" film festival. The great news is that since I get to travel to AUS for work a lot, I will get to be there and speak at the showing! So if you live in Sydney and follow my blog, please plan on attending - it should be a memorable one.


Sydney Opera House is Australia's leading performing arts centre and one of the most recognised (and photographed!) venues of the modern world.

- Sydney - September 13, 2009: 10-11am: Big shots, small packages 2 Short films for kids aged 3 to 7

- Swan Hill - September 16, 2009: 11-11.50am: Big shots, small packages 2 Short films for kids aged 3 to 7

The other side of the rainbow

Some fun little creatures waiting for you on this side of the rainbow.  Don't bother looking for a pot of gold here.